[Obliteration of empty sella for therapy of empty sella syndrome by transsphenoidal and transfrontal approach]

Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi. 1994;29(1):45-7.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Seven cases of empty sella syndrome were reported, among them 2 cases were primary empty sella syndrome, 5 cases were secondary empty sella syndrome. 5 cases were operated with the obliteration by transsphenoidal approach, 2 cases were operated by transfrontal approach. 6 cases were cured, the symptoms in one case was not improved due to the primary hydrocephalus. This syndrome is associated with defect of sellar diaphragm, benign intracranial hypertension, long-term administration of Bromocriptine, surgery and radiotherapy of pituitary gland. Main clinical features are headache, damage of vision and visual fields, hypopituitarism. Obliteration of empty sella by transsphenoidal approach is a simple and effective method.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Empty Sella Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Empty Sella Syndrome / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods